Drinking water quality · 2022
· Verified
What's in Nuevo Water Company — Nuevo, Ca, CA tap water
46 contaminants were measured in the Nuevo Water Company — Nuevo, Ca, CA water system's 2022 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2022
- Contaminants measured
- 46
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- PFOA
- Service area
- CA
1.4× the limit
state-level CCR
At or above the federal limit
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | 0.0058 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 0.0012 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0.0028 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| 11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid, a chlorinated PFAS compound. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| 4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)ADONA, a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| 4:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)4:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| 8:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)8:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid, a chlorinated PFAS compound. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidHFPO-DA ('GenX chemicals'), a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acidNonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)Perfluorodecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)Perfluorododecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acidPerfluoroheptanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorononanoic acidPerfluorononanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)Perfluoroundecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0.003 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0.0018 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 62 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 20.8 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 4.74 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.18 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2.44 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.24 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 4.7 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.076 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 169 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 1000 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | 5.75 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 9 ug/LPublic health goal | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 100 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Strontium | 0.222 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 27 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 50 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.7 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | None set | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | Not detected pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 7.1AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 1.6 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
Source: Nuevo Water Company — Nuevo, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required to publish. The numbers on this page are the utility's own. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
People also ask about Nuevo Water Company — Nuevo, Ca, CA's water
+Is Nuevo Water Company — Nuevo, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2022?
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Nuevo Water Company — Nuevo, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: PFOA. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Nuevo Water Company — Nuevo, Ca, CA tap water?
46 contaminants were measured in Nuevo Water Company — Nuevo, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning pfas ("forever chemicals"), metals, and disinfection byproducts. 9 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Nuevo Water Company — Nuevo, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Nuevo Water Company — Nuevo, Ca, CA's 2022 report sits at or above the federal limit: PFOA (1.4× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Nuevo Water Company — Nuevo, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2022 report is PFOA, at 1.4× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Nuevo Water Company — Nuevo, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Nuevo Water Company — Nuevo, Ca, CA's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2022 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.
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